Even the proud Realm, from whose distracted borders

This messenger of good was launched in air,

France, humbled[116] France, amid her wild disorders,

Feels, and hereafter shall the truth declare,

That she too lacks not reason to rejoice,

And utter England's name with sadly-plausive voice.

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O genuine glory, pure renown!

And well might it beseem that mighty Town[BE]